KGMI News
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) – The percentage of kindergartners in Washington with the required vaccinations needed to start school remained steady this year.
About 85 percent of them have their required shots.
The State Department of Health reports around 5 percent of kindergartners have an exemption from vaccinations.
They’re excused for medical, personal, or religions reasons.
The exemption rate increased slightly, compared to the previous year.
It’s more than double the national average.
About 8 percent of kindergartners are out of compliance with requirements.
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